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GAMMA: Contenders 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manson Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Sewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wright might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Distillers - Drain the Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manson Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Sewell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright moves in looking to clinch but Sewell pushes him off.
Wright wants to clinch.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sewell is looking to clinch.
Sewell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sewell as he avoids it easily.
Wright feints and as Sewell raises his hands in defense, Wright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sewell keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright connects with a couple of short punches.
Wright really is a fat lump.
Sewell seems keen to control Wright's posture.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sewell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wright wants to stand and escape but instead Sewell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sewell's guard.
Sewell looks gassed!
Wright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sewell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wright has Sewell in his guard.
Sewell preventing the sweep.
Wright trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sewell's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sewell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sewell throws a combination. Wright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sewell tries to clinch up.
Manson Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright looks to clinch
and Sewell counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sewell tries to pass to full mount but Wright defends it.
Sewell prevents Wright from standing back up.
Wright is staying active underneath Sewell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sewell prevents Wright from standing back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wright is pressing down on Sewell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sewell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sewell!
Wright with shots to the head and body - Sewell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sewell taking shots to the head.
Wright lands a heavy elbow.
Wright cracks Sewell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wright landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Wright.
Sewell taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manson Wright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sewell hang on?
Wright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sewell turns into him and now he's in Wright's guard.
Wright wants to stand up but Sewell is controlling him.
Sewell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wright, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sewell fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Sewell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wright is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sewell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wright trying to control the action but Sewell is working from the bottom.
Sewell tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Wright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wright controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is working for a kimura but Sewell is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright throwing shots but Sewell is blocking nicely.
Wright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sewell!
Sewell can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wright has control of Sewell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sewell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sewell looks a forlorn figure.
Sewell is trying to stand.
Sewell is trying to escape the mount.
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sewell hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manson Wright dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright fails to land the takedown.
Sewell walks into a left hand.
Sewell fails with the takedown
and Wright counters with a three punch combo that has Sewell backing up. Sewell nods at Wright to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wright trying to control the action but Sewell is working from the bottom.
Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Wright is stalling here. Sewell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sewell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wright is pressing down on Sewell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sewell looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wright works over Sewell with some ground and pound from guard.
Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sewell is proving hard to escape from.
Wright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sewell tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sewell, who protects the arm well.
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wright lands an elbow.
Wright working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sewell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Wright has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sewell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sewell prevents Wright from improving position.
Wright scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Wright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sewell down.
Wright working the ground and pound.
Wright decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sewell to his feet.
Sewell takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sewell tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sewell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright scores with a three punch combo!
Manson Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sewell's half guard.
Wright is keen to just control but Sewell is a slippery customer.
Wright tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sewell is trying to stand back up but Wright is controlling him
Joshua Sewell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright trying to control from half guard but Sewell is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manson Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manson Wright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes into the arena with Phoenix blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix has managed to clinch.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Richards pushes off an throws an elbow but Phoenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Phoenix avoids the elbow strike from Richards, against the ropes.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
Phoenix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richards uses from the top position.
Phoenix throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Phoenix uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Phoenix.
Richards tries to improve position but can't.
Richards pushes Phoenix away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Phoenix gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Phoenix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richards trying to remain calm as Phoenix controls from the top position.
Richards wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richards is trying to get back to his feet.
Richards throws a few strikes from the bottom but Phoenix takes advantage and mounts!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Richards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phoenix has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Richards's face.
Richards srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phoenix.
Richards looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Phoenix is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Richards taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Phoenix.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Phoenix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timmy McMannus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Christ will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy McMannus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McMannus as he avoids it easily.
Christ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christ shoots in but McMannus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMannus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christ manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McMannus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMannus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McMannus trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McMannus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McMannus stands and steps away. Christ gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt
and McMannus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Timmy McMannus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ.
McMannus is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McMannus wants to take a breather but Christ is having none of it.
McMannus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christ is trying to maintain the position but McMannus is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Christ is trying to stand up here but McMannus is controlling him well.
McMannus wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMannus is working for a submission of some sort.
Christ is trying to maintain the position but McMannus is very close to passing his half guard.
McMannus is working for a submission of some sort.
McMannus content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christ trying to control but McMannus postures up.
McMannus trying to mount his opponent but Christ defends it.
Christ wants to stand back up but McMannus manages to pass into side control.
Christ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McMannus wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McMannus has hold of Christ's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Christ seems comfortable defending it but McMannus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Christ is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Christ is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McMannus couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy McMannus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Hera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Hera!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hera swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Hera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hera swinging wildly here.
Davis has Hera up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hera tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the ropes.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davis has him pressed against the ropes.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hera just stands there and leans against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Davis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hera's brow.
A short left from Davis.
Hera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hera is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hera has him pressed against the ropes.
Hera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Davis is trying to keep an underhook but Hera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Davis wants to control but Hera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Hera has control of the leg.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hera trying to mount his opponent but Davis defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hera is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hera is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Hera wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Chris Davis has been cut.
Hera scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hera throws a head kick that misses.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hera connects with a body shot.
Davis is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hera lands a nice looking body shot.
Hera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Hera swinging wildly here.
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hera lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
Hera swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Hera lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Hera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hera.
A combination from Hera does no damage.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hera doesn't seem bothered though.
Hera scores with a body shot.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Hera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hera lands with a shot to the body.
Davis moves forwards but Hera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Hera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hera leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hera misses with a few strikes there.
Hera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis jabs Hera right on the nose. Hera blinks but takes it well.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hera defends it nicely.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hera moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hera at a distance.
Davis is looking to land body kicks.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Hera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Hera lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hera slips under a jab.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hera's hands.
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Hera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Davis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis scores with the left hand. Hera knows he should have avoided that one.
Davis lands a nice hook to Hera's body. Hera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Hera does no damage.
Hera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Hera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hera.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hera as he jumps to the side.
Davis tries to bum rush Hera with a series of wild strikes but Hera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hera works the jab nicely.
Hera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hera tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hera to the ground. Hera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Hera backpedaling.
Hera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hera just misses with a punch to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hera.
Davis misses with a combination
and Hera counters with a nice uppercut.
Hera swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hera sprawls well. Hera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hera swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Hera slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hera walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Hera thows a body shot but no joy.
Hera takes one to the side of the head.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hera on the side of the head.
Chris Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Hera avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hera but Hera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook but Hera blocks it.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hera sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Igor Hera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Hera.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Hera's shoulder, as Hera tries to avoid the shot.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hera. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hera swinging wildly here.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Hera moves out of range easily.
Hera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.
Davis closes the distance but Hera moves to the side
and Hera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hera defends it nicely.
Hera avoids a kick to the body.
Hera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Hera moves out of range easily.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Hera moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Hera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Hera sprawls well.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Hera with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Hera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Davis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Hera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hera swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Hera throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Hera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hera wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Hera throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hera's corner calls for a 1-2. Hera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hera looks to land a combination. Davis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis tries to clinch there but Hera circles away.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hera counters with a left to the body.
Hera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hera lands a right hook to the body.
Hera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hera thows a body shot but no joy.
Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davis throws a head kick but Hera moves out of range.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Hera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hera walks into a left hand.
Igor Hera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hera lands a jab to the nose.
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Hera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis is looking to score with low kicks.
Hera misses with a head kick.
Hera slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis cracks Hera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis cracks Hera with an open hand slap.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hera on the side of the head.
Hera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Hera slips the punch.
Hera lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Hera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Hera shows good takedown defense.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Hera's head.
Hera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hera misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hera throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Hera lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Igor Hera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hera lands a lovely overhand right.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hera in his tracks.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Hera moves out of range easily.
Davis avoids the body shot from Hera.
Davis connects with the punch.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hera keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis misses with a shot to the body
and Hera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chris Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis moves out of range as Hera throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Hera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Hera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shotgun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimbo Dice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shotgun Rua had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shotgun Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akimbo Dice!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Dice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua tries to clinch but Dice is having none of it.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Dice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shotgun Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dice somewhat.
Rua lands a high kick!
It looks like Akimbo Dice has been cut.
Dice takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Dice circles away.
Rua throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Dice stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Rua follows into mount!
Dice is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dice regains half guard.
Rua seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Dice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rua is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dice reverses the position - he's now on top in Rua's guard.
Dice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dice cracks Rua with a solid left hand.
Dice throwing strikes but missing.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua is looking to stand up but Dice isn't so interested in that idea.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Dice from controlling successfully.
Dice with a nice head shot there.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dice throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rua tries to clinch there but Dice circles away.
Rua throws a right hand that Dice ducks under and follows up with a left that Dice also avoids with ease.
Dice tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rua tries to clinch up but Dice circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua lands a knee to the body.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua tries to clinch but Dice moves out of range.
Dice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Shotgun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Dice.
Dice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Rua cracks Dice with a good jab.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Dice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dice shoots in but no luck this time.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Dice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dice looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Dice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shotgun Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Dice's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shotgun Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua has closed the distance and engaged Dice in a clinch.
Dice tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dice wants a takedown.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dice is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shotgun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Dice.
Rua manages to break the clinch.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dice is breathing heavily.
A head kick lands from Rua that sends Dice to the canvas. Dice tries to scramble back to his feet but Rua brings him back down into side control.
Dice is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dice seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua decides to stand back up.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dice closes the distance and clinches.
Dice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Dice takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua rushes Dice and presses him up against the ropes.
Dice takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Akimbo Dice's cut even more.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Rua.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dice as Rua tries to tie him up.
Rua manages to break the clinch.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
so Dice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rua uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Dice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua clinches up against the ropes.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dice.
A right hook to the body lands for Rua.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dice is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Rua on the inside.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua breaks the clinch.
Rua drops Dice with a left and a right! Oh, Dice is hurt - Rua dives into side control looking to finish!
Dice is rocked!
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rua misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shotgun Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Dice's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dice is defended easily by Rua.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries to clinch there but Dice circles away.
Dice keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Dice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dice shoots in looking for a takedown. Rua tries to sprawl out of it but Dice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shotgun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Dice.
Dice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua breaks the clinch.
Rua knocks Dice to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Dice is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to score with some ground and pound. Dice controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dice seems to have recovered his senses.
Dice is trying to improve his position.
Dice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dice is not content to let Rua control the position.
Rua wants to stand but Dice is controlling his arm.
Rua scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to stand but Dice is controlling his arm.
Rua decides to stand back up. Rua steps back and let's Dice get back to his feet.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dice looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Dice pushes him off.
Dice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dice keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Dice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dice keeps the fight on the outside.
Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dice's face.
The cut above Akimbo Dice's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua gets a clinch.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Dice.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dice.
Shotgun Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua lands a knee to the body.
Akimbo Dice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shotgun Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shotgun Rua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wallus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Wallus has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wallus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Brown!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallus scores with a leg kick.
Wallus tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown moves out of range as Wallus throws a body kick.
Wallus throws and low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Wallus motions for Brown to come forward. Wallus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wallus tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallus sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wallus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallus misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallus.
Wallus throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Wallus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown passes Wallus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown works his way into side control.
Brown controls the position.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallus tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Wallus's face as Brown controls the position.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown looks gassed!
Wallus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wallus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wallus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brown looking to isolate an arm here. Wallus doesn't see it coming and as Brown extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douglas Brown!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cantenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afonso Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Afonso Ferreira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Cantenberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afonso Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantenberry misses with a looping right.
Ferreira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferreira slips a straight right by Cantenberry.
Cantenberry misses with a head kick.
Cantenberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Cantenberry.
Ferreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cantenberry wants to stand but Ferreira is controlling the position.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control but Cantenberry is working from the bottom.
Ferreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira won't allow Cantenberry to sweep him here.
Ferreira is looking to stand up but Cantenberry won't let him.
Ferreira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cantenberry dives on top into guard.
Cantenberry preventing the sweep.
Cantenberry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ferreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cantenberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Cantenberry from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cantenberry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira working a defensive guard here.
Cantenberry wants to stand and escape but instead Ferreira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ferreira stands and throws Cantenberry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ferreira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cantenberry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Ferreira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cantenberry, who protects the arm well.
Ferreira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cantenberry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ferreira but great work by Cantenberry.
Ferreira looks gassed!
Cantenberry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.
Cantenberry tries to stand but Ferreira is controlling his head.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ferreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Cantenberry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira stops Cantenberry from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cantenberry trying to control here.
Cantenberry is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Cantenberry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cantenberry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferreira trying to control but Cantenberry is working from the bottom.
Ferreira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afonso Ferreira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Cantenberry.
The fighters circling - Cantenberry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cantenberry if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ferreira is looking to advance position but Cantenberry won't allow it.
Ferreira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferreira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control but Cantenberry is working from the bottom.
Ferreira pushing down on Cantenberry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cantenberry wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferreira is thwarting Cantenberry's attempts to control the position.
Cantenberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Cantenberry is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantenberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.
Cantenberry is looking to control Ferreira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cantenberry avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cantenberry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cantenberry lands with a kick to the temple. Ferreira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cantenberry gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira won't allow Cantenberry to sweep him here.
Cantenberry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cantenberry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira trying to control but Cantenberry is working from the bottom.
Ferreira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afonso Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ferreira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cantenberry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantenberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cantenberry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferreira, into his guard.
Afonso Ferreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira is looking for a triangle but Cantenberry pushes his legs off easily.
Cantenberry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantenberry wants to stand but Ferreira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferreira is adopting a defensive guard.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cantenberry is trying to escape the mount.
Ferreira is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cantenberry is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cantenberry flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ferreira anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cantenberry and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ferreira slips an arm under Cantenberry chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ferreira has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ferreira is squeezing on Cantenberry like an anaconda would it's prey. Cantenberry fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Afonso Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Schalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Schalk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schalk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Schalk throws a head kick that misses.
Schalk lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Schalk. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schalk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schalk misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schalk - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schalk. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schalk misses with a two punch combination.
Schalk is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schalk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Schalk throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schalk thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Schalk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schalk can pounce on him.
Schalk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Schalk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schalk throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schalk throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Schalk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schalk.
Antonio Silva's cut is getting worse.
Schalk pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Schalk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schalk lands a head kick!
Schalk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick from Schalk lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva blocks a head kick by Schalk.
Schalk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schalk.
An inside leg kick lands from Schalk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schalk looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schalk as he avoids it easily.
Schalk thumps Silva with a low kick.
Schalk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Schalk throws a head kick that half lands.
Schalk lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schalk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Schalk.
Silva stalks Schalk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schalk's face. Schalk staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva throws a head kick but Schalk moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the head kick by Schalk.
Schalk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schalk keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schalk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schalk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva postures up in Schalk's guard and throws a big left but Schalk blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schalk trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schalk, up you get!
Travis Schalk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schalk delivers a nice body kick.
Travis Schalk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva dives in and grabs Schalk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schalk pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Schalk.
Schalk misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Schalk.
Schalk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Schalk throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a body kick.
Schalk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schalk defends it nicely.
Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schalk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Schalk throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva wants to take a breather but Schalk is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Schalk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schalk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Antonio Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schalk throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Schalk throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schalk!
Schalk really wants to buck Silva off and get back to his feet.
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schalk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Schalk get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva clinches.
Silva tries to pull guard but Schalk holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schalk trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Schalk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries for a takedown but Schalk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schalk throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Schalk throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva wants to control from the top but Schalk keeps moving.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva prevents Schalk from getting back to his feet.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Travis Schalk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schalk throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva dives in and grabs Schalk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schalk pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schalk throws a head kick that misses.
Schalk tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schalk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schalk, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schalk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schalk blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Schalk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schalk throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Schalk throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schalk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Silva cracks Schalk with a big right hand but Schalk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Schalk is looking for a sweep.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Schalk is defending well.
Schalk tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is putting a hurting on Schalk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Schalk is working away.
Schalk tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Antonio Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schalk is avoiding damage well.
Schalk wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Schalk is looking to reverse the position.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick by Schalk misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Schalk manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Schalk.
Schalk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schalk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schalk throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Schalk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Schalk misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schalk is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schalk can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schalk lands a head kick!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Schalk is controlling the position.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schalk sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is thwarting Schalk's attempts to control the position.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schalk wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Schalk is working from the bottom.
Schalk is looking to escape.
Schalk tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schalk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schalk wants it to stay on the feet.
Schalk tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schalk tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schalk misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schalk tries a head kick but it misses.
Schalk throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Schalk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schalk stuffs the takedown.
Crunch! Schalk slams his shin into Silva's torso.
A combination from Schalk does no damage.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Schalk tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Schalk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Schalk as Silva shoots in.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schalk - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schalk. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schalk misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Schalk fights it but they end up in guard.
Schalk keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Schalk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schalk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is trying to control the position but Schalk postures up.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schalk!
Schalk is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Schalk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Schalk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Porttikongi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jure Miljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Porttikongi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jure Miljak!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Porttikongi as Miljak shoots in.
Porttikongi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miljak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Porttikongi is fending him off so far but Miljak persists. Nope, Porttikongi circles away and we're back to standing.
Miljak looks for a takedown but Porttikongi sprawls well.
Alistair Porttikongi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jure Miljak.
Miljak shoots for a takedown but Porttikongi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miljak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Porttikongi is fending him off so far but Miljak persists. Nope, Porttikongi circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porttikongi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miljak.
Miljak shoots in but Porttikongi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miljak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Porttikongi misses.
Miljak shoots in for a takedown but Porttikongi shows good takedown defense.
Miljak ducks under a wild hook from Porttikongi.
Miljak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porttikongi as he jumps to the side.
Porttikongi throws a series of punches but Miljak moves out of range.
Porttikongi misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miljak shoots for a takedown but Porttikongi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miljak shoots in but no luck this time.
Porttikongi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Porttikongi.
Miljak fails to land the takedown.
Miljak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porttikongi pinned against the cage. Porttikongi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miljak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porttikongi but Porttikongi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Porttikongi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miljak shoots in and drives through. Porttikongi sprawls well.
Miljak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porttikongi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miljak circles away quickly and effectively.
Miljak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Porttikongi misses.
Miljak fails with the takedown.
Miljak tries for a takedown but Porttikongi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porttikongi misses the jab.
Porttikongi lands with a straight right. Miljak didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Porttikongi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miljak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porttikongi but Porttikongi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alistair Porttikongi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miljak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Porttikongi misses.
Porttikongi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porttikongi throws a series of punches but Miljak moves out of range.
Alistair Porttikongi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miljak slips a jab and a cross from Porttikongi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Porttikongi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Porttikongi stuffs the takedown.
Alistair Porttikongi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jure Miljak.
Porttikongi looks to land a right hand but Miljak moved out of range.
Porttikongi misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Porttikongi misses.
Miljak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porttikongi but Porttikongi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Porttikongi fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miljak shoots in for a takedown but Porttikongi shows good takedown defense.
Porttikongi swinging wildly here.
Miljak fails to land the takedown.
Porttikongi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alistair Porttikongi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miljak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porttikongi avoids it really well and circles away.
Miljak fails with a takedown attempt.
Porttikongi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Porttikongi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Porttikongi throws a series of strikes that have Miljak backpedaling.
A combination from Porttikongi does no damage.
Miljak feints and as Porttikongi raises his hands in defense, Miljak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Porttikongi wants to stand up but Miljak is controlling him.
Miljak wants to control from the top but Porttikongi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miljak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Porttikongi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Porttikongi has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Porttikongi dominated that second round.
That's time! Porttikongi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Porttikongi tries to land a front kick but Miljak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miljak defending well as Porttikongi loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porttikongi misses with the combination.
Porttikongi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porttikongi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miljak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Porttikongi.
Porttikongi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miljak on the side of the head.
Miljak gets a takedown into half guard.
Miljak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Porttikongi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miljak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Porttikongi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miljak.
Miljak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Porttikongi is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miljak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Porttikongi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Porttikongi is looking to escape.
Miljak is keen to just control but Porttikongi is a slippery customer.
Miljak is looking for a kimura but Porttikongi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miljak to get the leverage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Porttikongi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Porttikongi leaves Miljak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miljak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porttikongi misses with a few strikes there.
Miljak fails to land the takedown.
Porttikongi tests Miljak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miljak shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Porttikongi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porttikongi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Porttikongi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintonn Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jacksson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rampage entrance song. Marcus Fenix acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintonn Jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson checks a low kick from Fenix.
Fenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenix instigates a clinch.
Jacksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fenix prevents it.
Jacksson tries for a takedown but Fenix manages to get underhooks.
Jacksson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fenix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintonn Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacksson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fenix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Fenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fenix throws a right and a left that Jacksson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Fenix.
A jab-cross combination lands for Fenix and sends Jacksson crashing to the mat! Fenix follows him down to the mat - Jacksson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Quintonn Jacksson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacksson is pressing down on Fenix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fenix stands up and waves to Jacksson to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fenix connects with a body shot.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
Fenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacksson momentarily.
A head kick misses from Fenix.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacksson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fenix drops Jacksson with a right and a left! Fenix comes rushing in but Jacksson regains his composure and manages to keep Fenix in guard.
Jacksson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix drops back looking for a leg! Jacksson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacksson manages to kick Fenix off! Fenix jumps back into Jacksson's guard.
Fenix decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jacksson, up you get!
Fenix fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jacksson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jacksson looks to clinch but Fenix throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jacksson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcus Fenix!
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